Brightonuk Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 The idiots that attempted to paint my car (more on that on a separate thread one I have clamed down) lost the wheel cover bolts I have tried M8 .125 but no go anyone clue me in to the size and thread of these bolts Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 OK M8 it is The issue was the muppets that painted my car (the wrong color) also got paint in the mounting hole so the bolt would not turn I finally just forced the bolt down and cleared the threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted September 24, 2018 Area Representative Share Posted September 24, 2018 Sorry to hear about the paint issue. I realise that telling you in Florida how good Tony "the brush" is and how specific he is about colour isn't particularly helpful. A colour name without a paintcode doesn't pass muster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 OK now I am over the shockThis is the crap job on my car I now have to get the whole thing repainted.I had picked a yellow but told him (as a joke) I really liked the NEW Porsche yellow a 15k option on the new Porsche They painted it this color and left contaminants/dust before applying the racing stripe and fitting the gas cap crookedand did not reattaching any hardware they drilled out And not removing the front scuttle band At least they tried with the rear band and giving it back to me covered in dust and dirt And over spray on the #7 The guy offered me $500 back I told him to piss off and this would be all over every car forum and Facebook he said it was nothing they could not fix just leave it with him.I ended up getting $850 back and signed a waver saying I would not slag his shop off on any social media site, releasing his shop form further claims while denying any wrongdoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark w Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Go on then , who was it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark w Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I do hope you get it sorted OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted September 24, 2018 Area Representative Share Posted September 24, 2018 I'm only looking on a phone in an exhibition hall (so loads of glare) but that does look dreadful.I'm so sorry to see something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 Sorry a few other issues Here is the wiring left hanging down And here is the underside of the scuttle after they filled in some holes And the outstanding effort NOT to remove the 4 seat bolts in order cover the rear panel in a Carbon vinyl correctly There may be more but every time I look at these photos my blood pressure goes up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Did the paint shop agree to disassemble and reassemble the car? Where I am they would not. They would mask with tape rather than using a spanner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim 123 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 If you have not closed the book with the cowboys who did the spray job it might be an idea to ask them what brand of both paint and clearcoat they used. You are likely to need to get some paintwork touch in to undo their "good" work and a paint match on that yellow could be a challenge. If they also give you the tinter mixing formulation of the yellow as well it might help, but I'd doubt they were that sophisticated to keep accurate records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 I think I am going to strip the car myself I have seen a few others take this on and think do it right the second time and if the shop I use knows what they are doing I should be happy.I have already ground down the metal hanging under the scuttle and removed the graphics so I figure two to three weeks of work to get to the metal and have it ready for a second attempt.Any tips would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Deacon Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Does not help your problem, but had mine vinyl wrapped in yellow. Its also a good way, and cost effective, of changing wing colour if anybody fancies a change! Studio448 worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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